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[r23] Rep. Friend: House Page Program now accepting pages for 2013 session

Start Date:

1/4/2013

Start Time:

12:00 AM

End Date:

1/4/2013

End Time:

11:59 PM

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House Page Program now accepting pages for 2013 session

STATEHOUSE — State Rep. Bill Friend (R-Macy) is encouraging local students to apply for the Indiana House Page Program. The program offers students 13 to 18 years old the chance to visit the Statehouse and see a full day of legislative activity.

“Being a part of the legislative session is a unique opportunity for students serving as pages,” said Rep, Bill Friend. “It’s a hands-on experience that allows students to see how the Legislature and other branches of government function. I encourage everyone who is eligible to apply this year.”

Along with visiting the capitol building and touring such locations as the governor's office, the chambers of the Indiana House and Senate and the Indiana Supreme Court, pages get the chance to witness floor sessions and committee meetings and help staff members.

Students who serve as pages are excused from school for the day. Pages are responsible for their own transportation to and from the Statehouse.

Interested students are encouraged to schedule their visit quickly, as spots fill up fast. Pages are asked to include two different dates when they can come to the Statehouse between January and April. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays are the best days to serve because that is when the House is in session. There are no pages on Fridays. To sign up, visit www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/off_cms/page or call 1-800-382-9841.

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